Can you have too much filtration? the reason i ask is that i do have a filter system that is more than adequate for the small size pond i have
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koiguy1969
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too much filter is a concept unknown in ponding... too little is more the norm.
Robyn
A Ponder-ing Newbie
I admit that I am new to ponding... but I DO have extensive knowledge on goldfish, freshwater, and saltwater aquariums.
You can NEVER have too much filtration. BUT... you can have too much cleaning of filtration. By this, I refer to the fact that beneficial bacteria grows inside your filter media and is a good thing... a VERY good thing. I have met people that literally scrub out their filter systems and change the filter media too often. This starts you back at ground zero to build up the good flora and fauna again.
Another myth is that all algae is bad. It is unsightly... but not necessarily bad. It can be a good sign in a new system that ballance is finally being acheived. You just do not want it to get out of hand. And it also depends on the type.
You can NEVER have too much filtration. BUT... you can have too much cleaning of filtration. By this, I refer to the fact that beneficial bacteria grows inside your filter media and is a good thing... a VERY good thing. I have met people that literally scrub out their filter systems and change the filter media too often. This starts you back at ground zero to build up the good flora and fauna again.
Another myth is that all algae is bad. It is unsightly... but not necessarily bad. It can be a good sign in a new system that ballance is finally being acheived. You just do not want it to get out of hand. And it also depends on the type.
koiguy1969
GIGGETY-GIGGETY!!
exspecially when they take the garden hose to it and the chlorine kills off the colony of established bacteria.
I have a pond that is about 188gallons and the filter system am i using is a laguana pressure flo 5000 capable of up to 1100 gallons with a built in UVC and a laguana pump capable of : 3700 lph (810 gph)
The filter system has an indicator that suggests when it is cleaned, and then its a self cleaning unit that is done by 2no handles each side of the filter.
The filter system has an indicator that suggests when it is cleaned, and then its a self cleaning unit that is done by 2no handles each side of the filter.
koiguy1969
GIGGETY-GIGGETY!!
yeah its a back flush system
do you think that this set up is ok for my needs?, albeit too late cause its already installed...lol
koiguy1969
GIGGETY-GIGGETY!!
your looking good!!!
oldmarine
Married 32 years
I agree with KoiGuy. Your off to a good start.